RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today finalized the arrangements for the 77th Republic Day celebration here at a meeting attended by senior civil and police officers.

The Deputy Commissioner said that the Republic Day functions shall be held at District, Sub-Divisional, Tehsil, Block and institutional levels across the district. He directed the district heads of the departments to hoist the National Flag and illuminate respective offices and other government buildings on the occasion.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta; Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) NHW Raja Adil Hameed; ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and other officers.

The DC further asked the departments to gear up for the second phase of the Commemoration of 150 Years of National Pride – ‘Vande Mataram, commencing from January 19, 2026. He directed the stakeholder departments to organise the “Vande Mataram” activities as per the schedule issued by the District Administration, besides ensuring maximum public participation in the celebrations.

While reviewing departmental arrangements, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the officers to complete all preparations well in advance and ensure their presence at the district-level function. He also directed them to ensure the participation of subordinate officers and officials in functions within their respective jurisdictions.

It was informed that the district-level function shall be organized at the District Police Lines Grounds. The SSP directed all concerned to ensure foolproof security arrangements, while the SSP Traffic briefed the meeting on the traffic management plan for the event.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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